Cesar Chavez Movie Guide

“Si Se Puede”

Chronicling the birth of a modern American movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labor organizer torn between his duties as a husband and father and his commitment to securing a living wage for farm workers. Passionate but soft-spoken, Chavez embraced non-violence as he battled greed and prejudice in his struggle to bring dignity to people. Chavez inspired millions of Americans from all walks of life who never worked on a farm to fight for social justice. His triumphant journey is a remarkable testament to the power of one individual's ability to change the world. Directed by Diego Luna and starring Michael Peña, Rosario Dawson, John Malkovich, and America Ferrera, tells not just the story of an icon in the Mexican-American community, but provides a window into American history and a civil rights movement that left a lasting impact on the country.

About the film . . .

1. What was the theme of the film?

!2. What was the filmmaker trying to tell us? Was he successful?

!3. What did you like best about the film? Why?

!4. Was there something you did not understand in the film?

!5, Who was your favorite character? Why?

!6. Who was your least favorite character? Why?

!7. Analyze the use of music in the film. Did it enhance the filmmaker's story?

!8. Select an action that one of the characters performed. Why did the character take that particular action?

!9. Did all of the events in the film ring true? Which scenes did you find especially accurate? Which scenes did not seem to match reality?

Viewing guide . . .

1. Departure from school. 2. We will be taking the “A” train until 42nd Street Station.

We will use EXIT “42 ST & 8th Ave SE” (middle of station path.

3. Arrival at AMC Movie Theatre. Tickets will be distributed at this time.

4. Bathroom use will be allowed upon request with a partner and/or chaperone. No one is allowed to leave the theatre premises without EXPRESS permission from a TEACHER or CHAPERONE. Limit to TWO(2) students at a time.

5. Lunch will follow immediately after the film ends, McDonalds is our first option but in the event of time delay we will then decide to allowed you to purchase food from the concession stand.

6. There’s absolutely no USE of ELECTRONIC DEVICES as per NYCDOE Regulations’ during an Official School Trip. No iPODS, SMARTPHONES, iPADS etc. If there’s an EMERGENCY You Must notify a Teacher and/or Chaperone. I have provided reading material for you to read during our way to the theatre on the train ride. NO USE OF ANY DEVICE DURING THE SHOWING OF THE FILM.

7. Viewing guide has been providing for you to focus on specifics aspects of the film. You may take notes if you choose, we will follow up with discussion in class.

8. You must follow up with a questionnaire on the class WIKI-Website:

www.msminaya.wikispaces.com/7th Grade

Procedures for the day . . .